Compare Minerals

Put any two minerals side by side — formula, structure, hardness, density and more. Type to search each slot.

Mineral A

Mineral B

Name

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VS₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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Mohs hardness

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2.82

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Metallic

Luster

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Pronounced columnar cleavage

Cleavage

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I2/c

Space group

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Structural group

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Pat · Approved

IMA

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1906

Named in

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Lead-gray on fresh surface, gray-black on old; dark gray in reflected light

Typical colors

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V · S

Elements

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